CNG 69, Lot: 1775. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. ARCADIUS. 383-408 AD. AV Solidus (4.38 gm, 
12h). Ravenna mint. Struck circa 402-406 AD. 
Bidding Closed Estimate $500 

ARCADIUS. 383-408 AD. AV Solidus (4.38 gm, 12h). 
Ravenna mint. Struck circa 402-406 AD. 
Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / 
Emperor standing right, holding labarum and 
Victory on globe, foot on captive below; 
R-V//COMOB. RIC X 1286; Depeyrot 7/2. VF, light 
graffiti above head. ($500)

The light graffiti above Arcadius read: "KVP(I)OV 
(Christogram)" = "of the Lord Jesus Christ", 
probably a votive inscription upon donation of the 
coin to a church or other Christian body. A 
fascinating artifact of early Christianity.


High bid of $1100, $1265 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €891, £605, C$1375, A$1430, on June 8, 2005.

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